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Northwestern vs Miami (OH)
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Northwestern Wildcats | 4 | Miami (OH) leads |
 Miami (OH) RedHawks | 7 |
Meetings since 1955: 11. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
4-7 Regular season
4-6 Last 10
18-20 Avg score
5 Longest Miami (OH) win run
Biggest Northwestern win 37-6 in 1963, a 31-point margin.
Biggest Northwestern loss 14-44 in 2003, a 30-point margin.
Every Northwestern vs Miami (OH) meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Northwestern win | Neutral | 13-6 |
| 2022 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 14-17 |
| 2009 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 16-6 |
| 2006 | Northwestern win | Oxford | 21-3 |
| 2003 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 14-44 |
| 1999 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 3-28 |
| 1995 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 28-30 |
| 1982 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 13-27 |
| 1964 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 27-28 |
| 1963 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 37-6 |
| 1955 | Miami (OH) win | Evanston | 14-25 |
Scores from the Northwestern perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1955.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Miami (OH) RedHawks lead the series since 1955, 7-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Northwestern and Miami (OH) meet.
How to watch Northwestern vs Miami (OH)
When Northwestern and Miami (OH) are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Northwestern radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Northwestern vs Miami (OH) time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Northwestern vs Miami (OH): the essentials
Northwestern Wildcats vs Miami (OH) RedHawks is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Miami (OH) RedHawks lead the series since 1955, 7-4. Across 11 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Northwestern vs Miami (OH) head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Northwestern Wildcats team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Miami (OH) against the whole conference, see Miami (OH) vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Miami (OH)?
Miami (OH) RedHawks lead the series since 1955, 7-4. The two programs have met 11 times on record.
How can I watch Northwestern vs Miami (OH)?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Northwestern and Miami (OH) in the same conference?
No. Northwestern plays in the Big Ten. Miami (OH) plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.